Streete

7 Jun 2014

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Anniversary

Anniversary

The 6pm Mass on Saturday, 14th June is in memory of the late James and Kathleen Sheridan, Coolamber.

Masses

Weekend Masses for the Month of June will be Saturday’s in Rathowen and Sunday’s 11a.m. in Boherquill. As Friday is the First Friday of the Month the sick and housebound will be visited as always on Thursday at the usual time.

It is with sorrow, we report the death of Annie Smith, Kill Co. Kildare and formerly Anne Sullivan from this parish who died last Saturday morning following an illness bravely borne. Anne is survived by her brothers and sisters, Thomas, Dominick, Mary, Bridie, John and Helen. Details of funeral arrangements are not available as we go to press. We extend our sincere condolences to the extended family and to her daughter, Ashling and sons, Barry and Enda. May she rest in peace.

Sympathy

We extend sincere sympathy to Billy O’Neill and family on the death of his wife, Eileen (nee Tighe). Eileen’s removal took place from Our Lady’s Manor, Edgeworthstown to St. Mary’s Church, Rathowen on Thursday evening of last week and her burial in Russagh Cemetery followed Mass on Friday morning. A Guard of Honour was in place by members of Fine Gael of which Eileen was a lifelong member. She is survived by her husband, Billy, sons, Frank, Seán, Noel and Gerry, brother, Joe, grandchildren, extended family and a large circle of friends. May she rest in peace.

Congratulations

To all involved in the graduation of the Parish Book ‘Streete & its People’ which was available at the time of our Gathering event. This publication was entered in the Listowel Writers Week competition and was awarded 2nd place in the competition which was a wonderful achievement. Copies of this publication will be available to purchase on Cemetery Sunday when many will come back home to the parish for the blessing of the graves. Any queries please contact Fr. Joe McGrath 087 8363523.

An open meeting for all interested in our forthcoming Vintage weekend, 12th & 13th July will take place next week on Thursday night, 12th June at 9p.m. in the Parish Park Centre. This year the committee are glad to include the School Parents’ Group for inclusion in their donations as well as the Irish Heart Foundation. The Parents’ Group are endeavouring to raise money to go towards the work at St. Fintan’s N.S., Lismacaffrey including extension to the School Car Park. It is hoped parents will help out which in turn will be of great benefit to the School and all who attend it. We hope many will come to our meeting on Thursday, 12th at 9p.m. We will welcome any new ideas.

Lotto

The numbers drawn in last week’s Streete Parish Park Lotto Draw were – 6, 16, 21, 27 with no winner of the jackpot. The three €40 winners were Claire Nugent, c/o bingo, Tina Carney, Kinnegad and Marcella Finnan, Ballinalack. We thank all for the continued support we receive and look forward to future support.

Bingo

In the Parish Park Centre every Monday night at 8.30p.m. Our Main Jackpot is €20,000 and our jackpot on the loose sheet is over €5,000, so why not come along and try your luck. Each Monday night our prize fund total is a minimum of €2,300 pay out.

Correction

Roy Jones sends me the following date change. The talk by Chris McCarthy on “Sign of the End Times on Thursday, 29th May has had to be re-scheduled for Thursday, 5th June due to prevailing circumstances. Same place and time. Fourwinds, Barradrum, Streete at 7.15p.m. Further information Roy Jones 043 6676023 or 087 1258722.

Over one hundred shooters from all over Longford took part in the 2014 County Longford Sporting clay shoot which took place in the club grounds on 25th, May last. The winner’s was Moydow with Streete coming a close second. The Streete team was Michael Campbell, John Mulligan, Joe Kelly, Tommy Denning, Pat Denning, and Patrick Owens, we thank all who took part, and the club members who helped out on the day. Over the next few weeks a number of schools are taking part in the nature walk on the club lands. There are still a few dates available. Any school who is interested should contact the club Secretary on 0876213500.

Boherquill Ramblers

The Ramblers began their walk on the outskirts of Coole on Sunday May 25th. Alice Nerney led the way on a loop walk out on the Multyfarnham road beside Coolnagun Bog to Shrubbywood where the wide open spaces of the bog were exchanged for a delightful green road which led through Derrya nearly to Coolure Harbour on Lough Derravaragh. The extensive views out over Coolnagun and beyond from the road outside Coole revealed the landscape in full summer condition now. There are many wooded areas, even in the bog, and the patchwork of different greens was a very pleasant vista. The green road’s route through a mix of small woods and fields was just a sample of the peaceful countryside. The blend of old stone farm buildings and newer houses with gardens full of flowers added to the enjoyment of the walk.

Saint’s Island beside Lough Ree and near Newtowncashel will be the Ramblers destination for their walk on Sunday June 8th. Cars will leave Boherquill at 1.30pm and meet in Newtowncashel at 2.15pm.

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